Valentine Pet Portraits!

We know that you LOVE your animals, so why not celebrate your love with our special Valentine’s Pet Portraits?!? We’re so excited to offer this brand new pet portrait session, and we couldn’t do it without the amazing help from Build Smart Institute. Since our shelter is closed for renovations, they’ve graciously agreed to host us for this event! Bring your cat or dog for a Valentine themed photo session on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 11:00AM-3:00PM at the Build Smart Institute (701 Gainsboro Rd NW, Roanoke)! Registration is required to have your pet’s photo taken, and appointment times are limited.

Dogs and animals too large for a carrier must be on a leash and cats and small pets should be kept in a carrier until they are in the room to be photographed. You will receive at least one digital high resolution pet portrait of the photographer’s choice for your $35 donation. Please allow one week after photo date for photos to be processed and emailed to you.

Celebrate love with your furry friends and capture the moment forever!

Portraits are a $35 donation and include your pet portrait sitting and high resolution digital images that will be emailed to you approximately one week following the event. The number of images is often determined by how cooperative your pet is during the photoshoot, so be sure to read some of our tips on preparing for the big event well in advance. We can accommodate up to three pets per sitting and multiple pets will be placed in the same photograph. If you wish your pets to be featured individually or have more than three pets, please purchase additional sittings so that we can accommodate your needs.

We look forward to seeing you on February 1st, but if you have questions, please contact jrickmond@rvspca.org.

When You Arrive
A volunteer will greet you at the door and escort you to the photography room.
When you enter the building, all dogs and pets too big for a carrier must be leashed and cats and small pets must be in a carrier. Please be aware of those around you and remember that not all dogs and cats enjoy meeting furry friends. When the photographer is ready, a volunteer will lead you to the sitting room for your specific portrait. Then enjoy the fun of capturing your beloved companion at their finest.

Following your portrait session, a volunteer will lead you out of the building and back toward your car. Once home, give us about a week and your portraits will arrive in the email in-box that you used to purchase your space. We can’t wait to see you there!